Gender & Youth Social Inclusion Advisor at TechnoServe Kenya

GYSI Activities at the Regional Level

• Support the roll-out of GYSI-focused initiatives in regional activities, collaborating closely with regional teams to ensure alignment with national-level GYSI strategies and consistent impact.
• Assist the Senior GYSI Advisor in translating the FSA approach into actionable gender, youth, and social inclusion strategies that are contextually relevant at the regional level.
• Contribute to the development and refinement of detailed implementation plans for gender, youth, and social inclusion interventions, ensuring they are regionally adaptable.
• Support field research, learning, and the implementation of interventions for women and youth, generating field reports that document transformative approaches and outcomes.
• Assist in organising and facilitating training sessions and workshops with local organizations and associations to promote gender-responsive and inclusive practices.
• Contribute to capacity-building initiatives for program staff and partner organizations at the sub-county level, enhancing gender integration throughout project activities.
• Develop and implement county and regional specific gender action plans. 

GYSI Assessments and Diagnostics

• Support the implementation of Gender-Responsive Business Practices Diagnostics and Gender Analyses, coordinating with the Senior GYSI Advisor to ensure thorough data collection, preliminary analysis, and accurate reporting.
• Assist in the monitoring and tracking of social behavior change (SBC) initiatives, documenting community shifts in attitudes and perceptions related to the drivers of acute malnutrition and other GYSI priorities.

GYSI Learning and Adaptation

• Collaborate with the regional team to capture insights and feedback as GYSI activities are implemented, supporting the creation of region-specific learning materials and adaptations.
• Work closely with the Senior GYSI Specialist and the M&E team to gather data, monitor outcomes, and contribute region-specific insights on GYSI progress.
• Track the engagement of regional interns, providing updates and insights to support the broader LFS intern community of practice.
• Assist in drafting, editing, and formatting regional reports, profiles, and GYSI deliverables, collaborating with the communications team to ensure alignment with program standards.

Innovation and Best Practices:

• Develop innovative approaches to enhance TechnoServe's work and share these innovations to promote the adoption of best practices within the organization.

Representation and Networking:

• Represent the program at networking events with private and public sector actors at the county level, as per the guidance of the COP, DCOP, Regional Program Manager  and or as delegated. 

Miscellaneous

• Perform other related duties as required to contribute to the program's success.

Required Skills, Knowledge, Experience and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in gender & development, social sciences or any  other relevant field.
• At least four years of experience in gender equity, women’s economic empowerment, positive youth development, and social inclusion methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience in Kenya and an in-depth understanding of gender, age, and significant socio-cultural factors in the context of food security programming preferred.
• High cultural sensitivity and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to advancing gender equality, social inclusion, and youth empowerment.
• Proven ability to organize and facilitate workshops, training sessions, and other events in collaboration with local partners and community groups.
• Demonstrated understanding and implementation of Excellent spoken and written communication skills; Speaks and writes clearly and effectively. Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately. 
• Good stakeholder management skills - Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed.
• Proven ability to work within limited time constraints in the preparation of high-quality documents
• Proficiency in English is required.
• Self-starter with a passion for learning and transformation
• Willingness to travel within to all the program locations.